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Newspaper

Las Vegas Age

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

4

Papionas Delivers Win Over Buford in Bout at El Patio

Leo Papionas defeated Al Buford in a rough stacked wrestling match staged at El Patio with three bouts described. Buford toppled onto the audience edge, suffering hip injuries before the Canadian referee ruled Papionas the winner. The Greek champion claimed two prelim bouts with holds including the Boston crab, while a future venue for the rematch was to be announced.

Leo Paponas Mii al Buford Munich el Patio Leos Leo Buford E Canad Ason Fiferee Mortenson Miesswe George Kotsonaris Chaizg Apionas Batalis Beatbeth Bu Red Red Curley Wiley George

Plumbing That Stays In Repair

A local service advertises durable plumbing work with emphasis on lasting repairs and guaranteed quality. The message highlights customer assurance and an approachable phone contact for inquiries and estimates.

Brushing Up Sports by Laufer on athletes and horses

A fragmented reminiscence by Laufer on 1920s sports figures Bob Gardner and Tim close, touching on golf polo racing and the thrill of overcoming handicaps. The prose lingers on past sportsmanship and the pure joy of athletic pursuit despite incomplete wording.

Babe Ruth heads for week trip with clubs and tackle

New York June 12 Babe Ruth packed his golf club and fishing tackle today for a week long trip away from Yankee Stadium. Manager Miller Huggins noted the plans as the Yankees prepared for his absence.

New York U.P Babe Ruth Yankee Stadium Miller Huggins

Schneider Cup Races Get Guard of Honor

SOUTHAMPTON England June 12 Four American French and Italian warships will be present at the Schneider Cup races in the Solent on September 7 when Great Britain will defend air speed supremacy Four great liners have been assigned to position near the starting point These vessels will be occupied largely by American seafav or s The only ship permitted to move in the Solent during the race will be an Atlantic liner leaving Southampton for New York Provision has been made for yachts of all nationalities at this international contest and several American yacht owners have already applied for berths

Southampton England Solent Great Britain New York

Ruth Exemption Sought From Golf Ban During Season

New York Yankees officials told Babe Ruth the golf rule during the baseball season would be suspended for him. Ruth, out with illness, did not reveal his destination but was believed headed toward a base near Washington D C.

New York Yankees Ruth Yankee Washington D. C

Sly Garcia Bout For Legion Card

Sly will fight Bobby Garcia of Los Angeles as the top bout on an American Legion boxing card tomorrow night at the Legion arena. Verne Miller and Frankie Casper will box on the supporting undercard. Ross Sly, though not large, is noted as a rough puncher and popular in the local boxing scene. Miller is known to take punishment and return smiling, drawing many fans.

Roes Sly Bobby Garcia Los Angeles American Legion Legion Arena Verne Miller Frankie Casper Sly-Garcia Ross Sly Miller

Atkins Weight Varies Thirty Pounds in Safe Condition

Fort Worth Texas June 12 That an athlete may permit his weight to vary as much as 30 pounds and still keep in perfect condition is proved in the case of Nobie Atkins Texas Christian university star.

Fort Worth Tex Nobie Atkins Texas Christian University Star

Southern California golfers named for U S Open

Guest, Chet Beer and Wee Willie Hunter are chosen to represent Southern California in the U S Open at New York on June 27 28 and 29. Guest and Beer earned honors at the Lakeside Country Club qualifying round with scores 71 73 144 and 71 72 146. Hunter is exempt from qualifying this year and does not plan to travel east.

Los Angeles Wil Charlie Guest Chet Beer Stockdale Country Club Bakersfield Wee Willie Hunter Southern California New York Guest Beer Lakeside Country Club

Germans Strengthen Aquatic Sports Reach in Germany

POTSDAM June 12 A report notes 325 000 aquatic sports enthusiasts join Germanys federation of aquatic sports clubs. They own 36000 boats including rowboats canoes yachts speed boats skiffs and shells as the movement grows.

Potsdam Germany Federation of Aquatic Sports Clubs of

California Crew Arrives in Poughkeepsie for Regatta

California's eight oared crew, Olympic champions, arrived in Poughkeepsie as rivals, including Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Navy, prepared on the Hudson ahead of the intercollegiate regatta. The Golden Bears planned a 5 p.m. practice before defending their world championship claim on June 24.

Poughkeepsie N. Y U.P California Intercollegiate Rowing Association Hudson Golden Bears Aleady Columbia Pennsylvania Navy Bears

Germans cherish swimming as sport and social leisure

The passage notes that 175,000 Germans are regular swimming club members, illustrating the sport's popularity. It also mentions that millions swim privately for recreation, underscoring broad participation beyond clubs. The tone reflects a period newspaper view on national pastime and organized fitness.

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